Planned Gifts

Gift of Appreciated Securities:  a gift of appreciated securities, such as stocks, mutual funds, and bonds can provide benefits to a donor. An outright gift of long-term appreciated securities (securities held for more than one year) bypasses capital gains tax and, in many cases, the benefactor obtains a charitable income tax deduction equal to the market value of the securities.

Gift of Real Estate:  a gift of commercial or residential real estate can be given outright to support the purposes of Seattle University School of Law and qualify for a charitable income tax deduction based on the appraised value of the property. In addition, a home or land that is no longer wanted or needed can fund a unitrust or other life income gift.

Gift by Will: a gift through one's estate can provide support to Seattle University School of Law in any dollar amount. The gift can be made through a will or trust, as a specific dollar amount, percentage of the estate, or specific property.

The wording for a bequest by will is: "I give to Seattle University, a Washington nonprofit corporation, headquartered in Seattle, Washington, the sum of $__________ (or _____% of my estate; or the property described herein) for ____________ to be named __________."

Gift of Life Insurance: a donor can use a life insurance policy to support Seattle University School of Law by naming the law school as the owner and beneficiary of an existing, or newly created, policy.

Gift from a Retirement Account: transfer of an IRA or Pension Plan to a qualified charitable organization makes it possible to bypass potentially high income and estate taxes. This can be done by making Seattle University School of Law the beneficiary of all or part of your IRA or retirement account.